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Ford missed the mark with Bronco case for Australia
Has Ford missed a trick in not approving the new Bronco for right-hand drive? We think so. Not letting emotions get in the way (although yes, we do also really want to see the Bronco on Aussie roads and bush tracks too), it is the business case for the Bronco that has us scratching our […]
All-new 2021 Hyundai Tucson revealed, N-Line confirmed
Hyundai shows off its new Tucson with looks, smarts and technology beyond anything we’ve seen from the Korean car maker, and it’s arriving here next year. Hyundai’s SUV transformation continues, with the Korean car maker revealing its new fourth-generation Tucson, the brand’s most popular SUV and now it’s the most cutting-edge model. Officially revealed in […]
How much can I tow with the 2021 Mazda BT-50 4×4?
How much can you safely tow and carry with the new 2021 Mazda BT-50 dual-cab 4×4? Question: I read the How much can the Isuzu D-Max tow? article and want to know how that compares to the new Mazda BT-50, which is based on the same Isuzu model. For those that haven’t read that guide, […]
Hero red Mazda BT-50 lands down under
New Mazda BT-50 models destined for showroom floors begin rolling off the boat and show us what to expect. It’s not often a manufacturer sends out a press release that stock of a new model has rolled off the boat, but that’s exactly what an excited team at Mazda has done. And fair enough, having […]
Update: Hear the new Nissan 400Z, manual confirmed
Rear lights, headlights, design influence and drivetrain details – here is everything about the new Z that Nissan is showing us. Nissan 400z starts up and confirms manual Nissan has confirmed the new 400Z will have a manual transmission. We can also hear it for the first time. Nissan 400Z easter eggs Nissan is finally […]
2021 Kia Sorento review
Our independent 2020 Kia Sorento review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. I used to think of the Kia Sorento as a bit of an oddball choice. A decade ago the nameplate was still unproven as a long-term prospect, but the big SUV had done well for the Korean […]